Maine Stay - Kennebunkport

Woke to beautiful sunshine today. Went for a walk down to the town and river. All the boats are cling wrapped for the winter. Here is a picture of the beautiful lodging we are staying in. It is surrounded by sweeping lawns - all beautifully groomed. All around the bulbs are starting to bloom. The season is a little later here further north. We have just had freshly brewed coffee, and then we will sit down to breakfast.

The Maine Stay - B&B Kennebunkport

We are staying in this really delightful bed and breakfast in Kenndbunkport. Lots of the lodgings are closed as it is too early in the season. We came upon this really traditional one with an American flag out the front. We have 3 of the front roms with our own parlour and sunroom. This is a picture of the bedroom, The hosts are so friendly and helpful. There is tea and coffee avaiable in their dining room with freshly baked cookies.

Maine

Woke to a beautiful fine day. Headed up the coast in the car through lots of small towns - only getting lost a couple of times. First we passed through very priveleged areas with grand homes - many of them with private ocean access. All had sweeping manicured lawns. We went through Newbury port, Kettery, Portsmouth and finaly reached the charming town of Kennebunkport. We did pass through one area which was not very attractive with row upo row of holiday violas - none of them anywhere near the ocean. Further on was an area with hundreds of cheap houses and units alongside the ocean - such a contrast to the other areas. This was in the flat dull and uninteresting coastline - the grand houses were all along the more interesting coastline with bays and rocky headlands. There were a few surfers - but the waves were fairly ordinary. We crossed many streams and small rivers with extensive reed banks that get harvested. The houses all the way were remarkable.